Airlines, miles, and points is the most popular topic at Australian Frequent Flyer. In this category, we provide expert tips, insider tricks, and facilitate discussions about Qantas, Virgin Australia, non-Australian airlines, and global airline alliances. From earning and redeeming frequent flyer points to maximising elite status benefits, we aim to help you get the most out of your travel. We also cover every step of the journey – from planning and booking flights to experiencing the flight itself, and finally, arriving at your destination. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or just starting to explore the world of frequent flyer programs, you'll find valuable advice to elevate your travel experience. See below for articles on airlines, miles and points.
Get 30% off last-minute Singapore Airlines award flights, for travel in October 2026 including between six Australian cities and Singapore.
We find out how Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER Premium Economy stacks up on a long-haul flight from Auckland to Singapore.
Air Canada Aeroplan points are highly valuable because you can redeem them online for Business Class flights on lots of different partner airlines, with no fuel surcharges. During Aeroplan's latest promotion, you can get up to a 90% bonus when buying points.
SeatGuru, once the go-to resource for finding airline seat maps, is gone. AeroLOPA is a much better replacement, with highly accurate and up-to-date seat maps for many airlines.
Qantas is now codesharing with Air Tahiti Nui on its non-stop Sydney-Papeete route, and Classic Reward seats are available to book using Qantas Points.
This guide explains why many people might find Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles to be the best loyalty program for earning Star Alliance Gold status through flights in 2026.
To earn Qantas Frequent Flyer status, you'll need to accumulate enough Qantas status credits during your personal membership year. Our mega guide explains how it all works.
When you have Oneworld Ruby, Sapphire or Emerald, Star Alliance Silver or Gold, or SkyTeam Elite or Elite Plus status, you can enjoy reciprocal benefits across the whole alliance.
Buying points from Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and redeeming them for award travel across Virgin Atlantic's partner airline network, including the SkyTeam alliance, can be great value! Plus, right now you can get up to 70% bonus points on purchases and increased points limits.
Australian businesses can transfer PayRewards points to 17 airline and hotel partners, including Qantas Business Rewards and Emirates Skywards.
Receive four months of Star Alliance Gold status and an opportunity to easily extend this with the Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles status match.
Qantas Green Tier members earn 10,000 bonus points or 50 status credits by completing 5 sustainable activities. But this program will be retired on 8 December 2026.